Wingstop (FRA:WST) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.25 (As of Mar. 2026) — 36% Below Median

What is Wingstop Dividend Payout Ratio?

Wingstop FRA:WST +7.60% 82 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.25 as of Mar. 2026, which is 36% below its 10-year median of 0.39. GuruFocus rates FRA:WST with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of €333.20 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 167 Restaurants companies, Wingstop ranks better than 67.66% on this metric.

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Wingstop's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.25.

The historical rank and industry rank for Wingstop's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:WST' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.17 Med: 0.39 Max: 0.55
Current: 0.27

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Wingstop was 0.55. The lowest was 0.17. And the median was 0.39.

FRA:WST's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
67.66% of 167 companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 0.39 vs FRA:WST: 0.27

As of today (2026-06-29), the Dividend Yield % of Wingstop is 0.71%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Wingstop was 0.91%. The lowest was 0.17%. And the median was 0.39%.

Wingstop's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.26.

During the past 12 months, Wingstop's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 13.60% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 16.60% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 17.40% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Wingstop was 52.90% per year. The lowest was 16.50% per year. And the median was 19.75% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

Wingstop (FRA:WST) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation

In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.

Wingstop Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Wingstop Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Wingstop's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:

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* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Wingstop Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Wingstop Annual Data

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0.28

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FRA:WST vs CAKE, SHAK, ARCO: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Restaurants subindustry, Wingstop's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.

Wingstop Dividend Payout Ratio vs Restaurants Industry

For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Wingstop's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Wingstop's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.

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Wingstop Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

Wingstop's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )	/	EPS without NRI (A: Dec. 2025 )
	=	0.974	/	3.484
	=	0.28

Wingstop's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (Q: Mar. 2026 )	/	EPS without NRI (Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	0.259	/	1.021
	=	0.25

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.25 mean?

Wingstop (FRA:WST) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.25 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Wingstop and its competitors. This is 36% below median its historical median of 0.39. Over the past decade, Wingstop's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.17 to 0.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Wingstop ranks #54 out of 167 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 32.3%.

Is Wingstop's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

Wingstop's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.25 is 36% below median its 10-year median of 0.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.17 to a high of 0.55. The Restaurants industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39. Wingstop's value of 0.25 is 35.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Wingstop ranks #54 out of 167 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Wingstop has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Wingstop's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to CAKE and SHAK?

According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Wingstop ranks #54 out of 167 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Wingstop in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39. Wingstop's value of 0.25 is 35.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Wingstop's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.17 to 0.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.39 vs. the industry median of 0.39, Wingstop has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.

What is a good Dividend Payout Ratio for a Restaurants company?

The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Restaurants companies is 0.39, based on 167 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Wingstop's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.25 is 35.9% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.

What does a high Dividend Payout Ratio mean?

A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Wingstop and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Wingstop's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.25, which is 36% below median its own 10-year median of 0.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Wingstop stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wingstop (FRA:WST) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €333.20, compared to a current price of €145.75 — trading 56.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.25, which is 36% below median its 10-year median of 0.39 and 35.9% below the Restaurants industry median of 0.39. Wingstop's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.

How is Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?

Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Wingstop (FRA:WST), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.25 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Wingstop (FRA:WST) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wingstop stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €145.75 is trading 56.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €333.20. GuruFocus considers Wingstop to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:WST:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.25 (36% below median its 10-year median of 0.39)
GF Value™: €333.20 vs. price of €145.75 (56.3% below fair value)
GF Score™: 82/100 with 2 warning signs
Industry Position: 35.9% below the Restaurants median (#54 of 167)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:WST stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Wingstop Business Description

Industry Consumer Cyclical Restaurants

Comparable Companies CAKE SHAK ARCO EAT WEN BH BJRI PZZA CBRL SG MCD SBUX LSE:CPG YUM CMG TSX:QSR DRI TSX:QSP.UN YUMC TXRH

Other Exchanges WING:USA WST:Germany

Address 2801 N Central Expressway, Suite 1600, Dallas, TX, USA, 75204

Website https://www.wingstop.com

Wingstop is a fast casual restaurant concept built around a simple chicken-centric menu. The firm primarily offers bone-in and boneless wings, tenders, and a chicken sandwich, customizable across 12 flavors. The banner generated $5.3 billion in system sales in 2025 across 3,056 units, with 85% located in the US. Wingstop largely operates as a franchisor, with 98% of units franchised, and earns revenue largely from collecting royalties and advertising fees paid by franchisees, with a smaller contribution from company-owned restaurant sales.

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